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The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival is a seven-day live performance festival that showcases some of the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, and a variety of comedy performances from all over the country and across the globe. Now in its 14th year, the festival averages over 500 performers in 120 shows over the 7 days leading up to Labor Day.

Not only that, but the festival has earned a reputation for its fun, creative, and independent vibe that represents Austin’s thriving and supportive arts community. Please check out our long list of previous performers.

Accepted acts/groups will get:

A Performer’s Pass good for free entry to any two shows, including headliners

A deeply discounted Pass Upgrade for entry to all shows

A free official 2015 t-shirt

A discounted rate on downtown hotel accommodations

Discounts on local restaurant and bars in close proximity to festival venues

Items to be submitted:

Proof of Paypal Payment (transaction ID, receipt #…see above)

Completed Submissions Form

A link to a video of a live performance of a recent performance (20 minutes minimum for sketch & improv, 5 minutes minimum for standup.) The clips can be longer than this, but have to be at least the minimum. Filmed sketches and other fully-edited videos are not accepted. Please make sure that at least 75% of the performers in the video would be performing in the festival.

A quality digital photo (at least 500px wide, JPEG,PNG, PDF, or TIFF format) of your ensemble to be used by Out of Bounds for promotional purposes & trading cards, should your act be chosen to perform. Close-ups are preferred.

Any additional press materials you would like included in our publicity packet.

$20 non-refundable early application fee. Applications without completed payment will not be processed.

Early Applications must be in by Mar. 22nd, 2015 at 11:59pm. Late registration applications ($30) go until April 30th at 11:59pm.

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Step One: Submission Fee

Before you do anything, we require the Early Submission fee of $20(until 11:59pm March 22nd)Late Submission with $30 fee accepted until April 30th.

Enter your act/troupe name and click the pay button to be redirected to the PayPal site.Entering your act name just makes it easier to find your payment if there’s an issue.

Step Two: Fill Out the Form

Great, you’ve already paid the submission fee. Grab the 17-digit Transaction ID from the PayPal receipt screen or check your email and find it in the top corner. If, for some reason, you get a “receipt #” instead of a “transaction #” that is fine too.

Basic Information

Paypal Transaction/Receipt #
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If you are having problems finding it, email submissions@outofboundscomedy.com, we can help you find it later. Proceed with applying. Wipe away those tears.

Show Type
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Improv

Sketch

Standup

Variety or Other

Act/Troupe Name
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City of Origin
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City, State

Social Networking Links

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Social Networks

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

YouTube

Vimeo

Other

Act/Troupe Website

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Facebook

Twitter

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Instagram

YouTube

Vimeo

Other Link

Your Contact Info

The following information is private is only used for communication about the festival and your submission/involvement. So please use the best email & phone.

Primary Contact Name
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Even if your name is same as the stage name, please type again, it makes our lives easier!

Primary Contact Email
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Primary Contact Mailing Address

Street, City, State, Zip

Primary Contact Phone Number
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Your Video

A link to a video of a live performance of a current performance. Please submit 20 minutes for improv, sketch, and misc. Please submit 5 minutes for standup. Video sketches and other fully-edited videos are not accepted. Please make sure that at least 75% of the performers in the video would be performing in the festival. The video should be from the last 12 months.

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If you are having difficulties with this, please contact submissions@outofboundscomedy.com or skip for now.

Cast / Crew Member Contact Info

List the cast and technical personnel you will be bringing with you. Please also include current email addresses for your cast and personnel. (This will only be used for communication between the producers and the festival's participants. NO SPAM.)

Last Questions

If your act/troupe is accepted, we have some questions that will help us help YOU

Which dates does your act anticipate being available to perform? Which dates are you NOT available to perform?

Dates are Tuesday, Sept. 1st – Monday, Sept. 7th.

Is anyone in your act/troupe applying with another act/troupe? Which ones?

This helps us avoid conflicts during programming

Would you (or cast members) be interested in performing/guesting in special OoB shows? Provide us their names / emails if so.

Entering this information doesn't obligate or guarantee you anything. We're just curious who is into what bonus shows.
See a list and description of some of the past events below and tell us which ones sound interesting to you.

By submitting this application, I understand that I am giving permission to use any and all of these materials, for promotional and commercial festival purposes, should my act be accepted.
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I agree

May take a minute or so to upload photo (depending on internet speed & your file size).

This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.